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Gene polymorphisms of oxidative stress enzymes: prediction of elderly renutrition.
The American journal of clinical nutrition - 1 May 2008
Fabre Emmanuelle E, Raynaud-Simon Agathe, Golmard Jean-Louis, Hebert Marylise, Dulcire Xavier, Succari Monique, Myara Jacques, Durand Dominique, Nivet-Antoine Valerie
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BACKGROUND: The free radical theory of aging suggests that damage caused by oxidative stress leads to impaired physiologic functions. This damage is stemmed by an adequate antioxidant status, which minimizes the occurrence of infection, thus potentially playing a role in improving nutritional status. The role played by genetic factors remains unknown. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to investigate whether a...
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